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 Aug 29 2008, 02:36 PM
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newbie Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 31-July 08 Member No.: 2,266  |
this may be an insanely stupid question, even better that its my first post. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/cool2.gif)
i recently noticed that my regular old rubber valve stems have cracks in them, and im afraid theyre going to, or already are leaking. im interested in starting autox, or road racing (the course at englishtown.) so id like to get everything in tip top shape. i found an old thread here mentioning these types of valves: http://www.jegs.com/i/Mr.%20Gasket/720/1957/10002/-1 are these appropriate for street use? are they overkill? are there any down sides compared to regular all rubber valves? thanks in advance. |
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Sep 3 2008, 04:21 PM
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CMCer  Group: Moderators Posts: 2,932 Joined: 12-February 04 From: the sticks near VIR Member No.: 194 |
I've seen the rubber valve stems crack. That is normal for California, especially in the smog zones!
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Sep 3 2008, 04:36 PM
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www.skulte.com Group: Advanced Members Posts: 345 Joined: 26-October 04 From: W. Hartford, CT Member No.: 515 |
QUOTE (CMC #37 @ Sep 3 2008, 12:21 PM)  I've seen the rubber valve stems crack. That is normal for California, especially in the smog zones! I just walked past my car trailer, and sure enough - one of the tires is flat. The valve stem is cracked, and half torn off. Grrr... A. |
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Sep 3 2008, 04:43 PM
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CMCer Group: Moderators Posts: 2,932 Joined: 12-February 04 From: the sticks near VIR Member No.: 194 |
QUOTE (z28tt @ Sep 3 2008, 11:36 AM) QUOTE (CMC #37 @ Sep 3 2008, 12:21 PM) I've seen the rubber valve stems crack. That is normal for California, especially in the smog zones! I just walked past my car trailer, and sure enough - one of the tires is flat. The valve stem is cracked, and half torn off. Grrr... A. Some days are like that! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/banghead.gif) |
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notsonic wheel valve stems question Aug 29 2008, 02:36 PM
Blainefab Stick with short rubber valve stems - they will be... Aug 29 2008, 08:11 PM loudes13 You'll have dismount the tires to mount either... Sep 3 2008, 12:22 PM
CrashTestDummy QUOTE (notsonic @ Aug 29 2008, 09:36 AM) ... Sep 3 2008, 06:26 PM GlennCMC70 that is correct. they mentioned the recall wasnt l... Sep 4 2008, 01:49 AM 93FirehawkTA Wow. Must say I'm surpised at the responses - ... Sep 4 2008, 03:23 PM
Sam Strano Anything can fail. If a metal valve stem is hit b... Sep 4 2008, 05:45 PM |
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